Molly Magida

Outstanding listener, problem-solver, and empathetic professional with extensive experience working in mental health settings, school settings, and the juvenile justice system. Skilled at meeting clients where they are, leading groups, and working with individuals and families. Team player who excels at finding resources and is passionate about supporting vulnerable populations.

Family Services Caseworker - Office of the Public Defender-Baltimore County/City - Baltimore, Maryland

(2025-05 - 2026-06)

Managed caseload of 15 clients of youth in the Juvenile Justice System reentering the community from placement. Met with clients twice a month to support them in the courtroom and connect them with community resources to complete probation suggestions.

• Conducted case management assessments to identify substance abuse, mental health issues, housing instability, and educational needs
• Connected clients and their families with community-based social services, treatment facilities, and public assistance to prevent family separation or repeat offenses
• Accompanied clients to court, monitored their progress in treatment programs, and testified as an expert on their social and family service needs
• Assisted with charges including robbery, carjacking, assault, and other charges
• Worked closely with public defenders, investigators, and local departments to ensure holistic, client-centered representation
• Completed client notes on visits and maintained Grant Tracker documentation
• Secured Uber transportation from grant funding
• Provided clothing assistance and helped client prepare for Junior Prom with suit and haircut
• Connected client to nail program
• Partnered with driving school program
• Assisted client in obtaining social security card
• Helped client's family overcome homelessness with security deposit assistance and furniture assistance

Family Services Caseworker - Office of the Public Defender-Baltimore County/City - Baltimore, Maryland

(2021-03 - 2025-07)

Managed caseload of up to 20 clients in the Juvenile Justice System using or affected by opioids. Connected clients to community resources for substance use treatment, homelessness, school enrollment, and therapy. Led youth groups and created resource guide.

• Conducted biopsychosocial assessments to identify substance abuse, mental health issues, housing instability, and educational needs
• Connected clients and their families with community-based social services, treatment facilities, and public assistance to prevent family separation or repeat offenses
• Gathered background records and interviewed family members to draft reports assisting attorneys in bail negotiations, sentencing, or juvenile dependency hearings
• Completed memos with community resources
• Accompanied clients to court, monitored their progress in treatment programs, and testified as an expert on their social and family service needs
• Worked closely with public defenders, investigators, and local departments to ensure holistic, client-centered representation
• Accepted clients with any charge such as gun, robbery, carjacking who were affected by opioids
• Met with clients twice a month
• Completed client notes and maintained Grant Tracker
• Assisted client in attending inpatient substance treatment
• Connected client to job fair resulting in employment

Family Advocate - YMCA Head Start Baltimore City - Baltimore, Maryland

(2019-01 - 2021-03)

• Identified family goals and connected with vital community resources
• Built trusting relationships with families
• Recruited participants to keep the program enrolled
• Managed food pantry and delivered food during COVID

Rehabilitation Coordinator - All Walks of Life, LLC - Baltimore, Maryland

(2013-11 - 2021-01)

PRP Specialist supporting individuals with serious mental illness by promoting recovery, independence, and community integration through structured, skill-based rehabilitation services. Worked directly with adults, adolescents, and/or children in home, community, and clinical settings to help clients develop skills necessary for successful daily functioning, stability, and long-term recovery.

Residential Support Advocate II - Salvation Army - Baltimore, Maryland

(2017-07 - 2017-10)

Provided practical and emotional assistance to individuals affected by human trafficking and supported them in the house. Assisted in their independence while ensuring the safety, well-being, and personal development of each resident.

Program Aide/Teaching Assistant - Kennedy Krieger High School - Baltimore, Maryland

(2015-11 - 2016-06)

Provided support to a single assigned student with developmental disabilities or behavioral challenges. Implemented specialized behavior plans, assisted with daily medical needs, and tracked data to foster student independence.

Intern Case Manager - Martin Pollak Project Inc. - Baltimore, Maryland

(2012-08 - 2013-06)

Intern School Social Worker - East Baltimore Youth and Family/Patterson High School - Baltimore, Maryland

(2010-08 - 2011-06)

M.S.W - Social Work - Morgan State University (2013-05)

B.S.W - Social Work - Morgan State University (2011-05)